Columbia River / Willapa Bay, Washington (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
Columbia River / Willapa Bay, Washington (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
How to get there
Drive North on I-205 from Portland until it merges with I-5. Take I-5 north to the Long Beach Peninsula Exit. Follow the signs all the way to the Long Beach Peninsula. Spot is near the old Ilwaco airport on the way in. Just head to the Ilwaco Airport (deserted) and look for a break in the trees on the bay side. Park and Ride.
Drive North on I-205 from Portland until it merges with I-5. Take I-5 north to the Long Beach Peninsula Exit. Follow the signs all the way to the Long Beach Peninsula. Spot is near the old Ilwaco airport on the way in. Just head to the Ilwaco Airport (deserted) and look for a break in the trees on the bay side. Park and Ride.
Riding Conditions in Columbia River / Willapa Bay, Washington (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with air temp in the 70's°F all summer. Wetsuit is definitely needed in the water, though it can get quite warm in the summer at low tide.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
Wind is fickle, but when it's too windy on the ocean side this spot is definitely a perfect fall back. Winds are usually in the 12-20mph range and can be gusty at times. This is a summer spot only as you need southern/northern winds for this spot to go off.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Willapa Bay, Washington (USA) are
June, July and August
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with air temp in the 70's°F all summer. Wetsuit is definitely needed in the water, though it can get quite warm in the summer at low tide.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
Wind is fickle, but when it's too windy on the ocean side this spot is definitely a perfect fall back. Winds are usually in the 12-20mph range and can be gusty at times. This is a summer spot only as you need southern/northern winds for this spot to go off.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Willapa Bay, Washington (USA) are
June, July and August
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Willapa Bay, Washington (USA) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Launch is mostly flattened dune grass.
It all depends on the tide. Low tide: mud flats and 6 inches of butter-smooth water for a mile from shore. High tide: 12 inches to 7 feet of water with the flats closer to shore .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Willapa Bay, Washington (USA) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Launch is mostly flattened dune grass.
It all depends on the tide. Low tide: mud flats and 6 inches of butter-smooth water for a mile from shore. High tide: 12 inches to 7 feet of water with the flats closer to shore .
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
